The Engineering of the Eiffel Tower
In short: Explore how Gustave Eiffel used advanced lattice-truss engineering to create a landmark that balances aesthetic beauty with structural strength.
A 1:37 short film in the series “Architecture Icons”.
Sources used in this film: University of Southern California (USC) Dornsife, “How the World’s Fair Changed Paris - Scribe”; Britannica, “International Exposition of 1889 | exposition, Paris, France | Britannica”; Britannica, “Gustave Eiffel | Iron Tower, Architect, & Bridge Builder | Britannica”.
Sources used in this film
- University of Southern California (USC) Dornsife — How the World’s Fair Changed Paris - Scribe · View →
- Britannica — International Exposition of 1889 | exposition, Paris, France | Britannica · View →
- Britannica — Gustave Eiffel | Iron Tower, Architect, & Bridge Builder | Britannica · View →
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Sources
- Summary by Intellect · source: University of Southern California (USC) Dornsife: How the World’s Fair Changed Paris - Scribe
- Also: Britannica: International Exposition of 1889 | exposition, Paris, France | Britannica
- Also: Britannica: Gustave Eiffel | Iron Tower, Architect, & Bridge Builder | Britannica
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